I have ended three relationships in the last couple of years and after each one, the men have wanted to stay in touch, keep texting and meet up for coffee etc. I can't think of anything worse to be honest but feel I should go along with it out of politeness.
The first guy got very nasty when I declined and still contacts me saying, just meet me for lunch, what's the harm in that?
The second guy texts me saying if I ever need a friend, I know where he is etc. Can we just meet for coffee, he needs to know why he was 'dumped.'
I ended the latest relationship yesterday and the guy has texted today asking how are you/how's your day as if nothing has happened. I don't know how to respond. It hasn't ended on bad terms but I feel if I text back I might get lured back into a relationship which I no longer want. On the other hand it seems rude to ignore him.
I have a history of long term relationships ending really badly and I fear what could happen if I cut them off.
Before anyone suggests I need to take some time out from relationships, yes I know and I am going to do that.
So what do you do with your exes? Do you keep in touch, stay friendly or call it a day and never speak to them again?